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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the subject of the stories?
(a) Ernest Hemingway.
(b) Truman Capote.
(c) Charles Lindbergh.
(d) Nick Adams.

2. How does Nick react to the surgery?
(a) He sterilizes the instruments.
(b) He boils water.
(c) He is frightened.
(d) He watches intently.

3. Where does Nick go in this story?
(a) A ski trip.
(b) Fishing.
(c) College.
(d) A bar.

4. Where did Ad meet Bugs?
(a) Jail.
(b) Church.
(c) Library.
(d) Bar.

5. Who does Nick learn wins the final game of the World Series?
(a) White Sox.
(b) Braves.
(c) Reds.
(d) Yankees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Steve Ketchel?

2. What nationality is the girl that Nick spends a lot of time with?

3. Who is Nick's buddy in this story?

4. Where does Nick go in this story?

5. What is Nick's father's demeanor when he is recalled to camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the Indians, some of whom at one time were considered successful in the area?

2. Why does Hemingway mention Mark Twain and his characters in the story?

3. How does Hemingway indicate Nick's immaturity again in this story?

4. What is the premise of the story?

5. What two themes are evident in this story?

6. What does Nick recall about being scared when camping with his father and uncle one time?

7. How is Nick's demeanor in this story uncharacteristic of his usual calm manner?

8. In what way could this story be autobiographical for Hemingway?

9. What are some of the things that Nick recalls about his father in this story?

10. How does Hemingway show Nick's true feelings toward Kate?

(see the answer keys)

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